World Book Day is celebrated on Thursday, 4th March. To mark the occasion, we are inviting students in Primary and Years 7, 8, 9, 10, and 12 to dress up in book-themed costumes on this day.
Your child may decide to dress up as a character from a book, a famous author, or even just a costume that reflects their favourite storybook genre.
If your child is virtual learning, we encourage you to share your child’s photos with our community using the hashtag: #bisadworldbookday
Throughout the day, students will be taking part in ‘Drop Everything and Read’ sessions, so we also ask that your child brings in a physical reading book or an E-book to read. You may wish to make use of Teen Book Cloud or Tumble Books to explore some options!
We have also been in contact with Kinokuyina bookstore, who are kindly offering 10% off books in their Galleria store for BIS Abu Dhabi students. To redeem this offer, you will need to present the voucher found here. Posters.ae are also generously offering BIS Abu families 10% discount with the code BISAD10.
If you would like to read more about World Book Day, you can find information and some fun activities to complete at home with your child on this website: https://www.worldbookday.com/
It’s something I’ve believed for a long time — that learning isn’t predetermined by our genes. It’s about growing, persevering, and learning through the process. I was really mindful of this idea at this week’s wonderful Primary Summer Concert, after which I found myself reflecting on whether these amazing children have an innate talent, or whether they have achieved so much because of hard work and practice.
I believe it’s the latter. These children, their parents, and their teachers all seem to share the belief that by trying and working hard, they will get better at what they do. This is what we call a growth mindset.
This week at BIS Abu Dhabi, we have had the joy of celebrating both ends of the school journey and it has been a beautiful reminder of how we support our students to dream big and grow into their future selves.
As exam season unfolds, there's a special kind of stillness that settles over the school. In the quiet hum of the examination hall, behind the rustle of papers and the soft clicking of keyboards, is a profound truth: we are witnessing a moment that our students will carry with them forever. It is the culmination of years of learning, growth, and perseverance, a chapter closing and a new one ready to be written.
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